Governor of the Bank of England Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Governor of the Bank of England

Lord Kinnock Excerpts
Tuesday 10th July 2012

(12 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sassoon Portrait Lord Sassoon
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To be clear, Parliament will have a role in that the Treasury Committee will, I am sure, hold a pre-commencement hearing if it so wishes. Again, as I said to the noble and learned Lord, I take on board the suggestions that are coming this afternoon.

Lord Kinnock Portrait Lord Kinnock
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that the qualities required will include patience?

Lord Sassoon Portrait Lord Sassoon
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Yes, my Lords, I am sure they will.